Has anyone manage to get on a cruise the day of departure?

[Lisaviking]

We've been waitlisted for a cruise that leaves tomorrow and have had no luck so far, so we thinking of going to the port? Has anyone done this and got on?

[Scrapnana]

Welcome to Cruise Critic!

 

I have read that this cannot be done any longer (but have not tried it myself). Have you tried calling the cruise line every so often to see if there have been any cancellations?

[spookwife]

cannot be done. unless you have a booking number in hand, you will not be allowed to enter the terminal. the staff inside do not and cannot sell cabins.

 

Carnival lets you book the morning of, by phone only, until 10 am.

[snowskier]

I have booked the morning of but not by going to the port. Had to call and make the reservation. Have done it on Carnival and on Princess. Call and see if you can book -- don't say anything about being on a waitlist. Be interesting to see if that works.

[Lisaviking]

At least that give me some hope! The agent today said call at 10am but that's leaving it a bit close for travel. We want to go on p&o as our friends are booked on.

[Shorex]

Your realistic option would be to drive tomorrow to very close to the port, call at 10 am and be prepared (logistically and emotionally) for either a yes or no answer.

[nomadguy]

I cancelled a Princess cruise 2 days before departure bc my 90 year old mom was hospitalized. It does happen.

 

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